Service Animals

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), service animals are dogs (and in some cases miniature horses) that are individually trained to perform specific tasks directly related to a person’s disability.

Emotional support animals, comfort animals, and therapy animals are not considered service animals under the ADA.

Businesses may ask only two questions:

  1. Is the animal required because of a disability?
  2. What work or task has the animal been trained to perform?

Businesses may not ask about the person’s disability or require documentation.

A service animal may be removed if it:

  • Is not under control
  • Is not housebroken
  • Poses a direct threat to health or safety
  • Fundamentally alters the nature of the service provided

Kennels, and Animal Facilities

To operate a kennel or animal facility in Mohave County, a permit is required. Before opening, you must complete a plan review and receive approval through an inspection.

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Please confirm Environmental Health fees, including permits, inspections, and related services when submitting application.

PERMIT TYPE PERMIT DESCRIPTION FEE 2026 TOTAL FEE (w/ tech)
FOOD PROGRAM - 1000
FIXED FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS/BARS  1001-1020
1001 FOOD SERVICE - TYPE I $547.00 $562.00
1002 FOOD SERVICE - TYPE II $713.00 $728.00
1003 FOOD SERVICE - TYPE III $849.00 $864.00
1004 BAR OR TAVERN - NO OTHER FOOD SERVICE $633.00 $648.00
1005 BAR/LOUNGE PERMIT IN ADDITION TO SEPARATE FOOD SERVICE PERMIT $519.00 $534.00
1006 SEASONAL: FOOD SERVICE TYPE I (180 consecutive days or less) $283.00 $298.00
1007 SEASONAL: FOOD SERVICE TYPE II (180 consecutive days or less) $420.00 $435.00
1008 SEASONAL: FOOD SERVICE TYPE III (180 consecutive days or less) $481.00 $496.00
1009 NON-PROFIT CONCESSION STAND - NON CONTINUOUS OPERATION (E.G. SPORTS LEAGUES) $167.00 $182.00
Note: Type 1009 is intended to apply to non-profit sports league concession stands found at sports parks/fields only 
Note: Seasonal Permits apply only to establishments that operate no more than 180 consecutive days (or 6 consecutive months or less) in a year.
FOOD SERVICE - OTHER  1021-1030
1021 DAY CARE CENTER/NURSING HOME/SENIOR CENTERS (FOOD PREP ONLY) $638.00 $653.00
1022 BED AND BREAKFAST/BOARDING HOUSE $638.00 $653.00
1023 PUBLIC SCHOOLS (MAIN KITCHEN WITH DELIVERY VEHICLES) $551.00 $566.00
1024 SATELLITE FACILITY $255.00 $270.00
1025 PUBLIC SCHOOLS (MAIN KITCHEN) $502.00 $517.00
MISCELLANEOUS FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS 1031-1040
1031 FOOD PROCESSOR $540.00 $555.00
1032 BAKERY/CONFECTIONARY $540.00 $555.00
1033 MEAT MARKET OR MEAT ESTABLISHMENT $540.00 $555.00
1034 VENDING MACHINE OPERATOR $299.00 $314.00
1035 VENDING MACHINE - POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS MACHINE $106.00 $121.00
RETAIL FOOD/FOOD WAREHOUSES 1041-1050
1041 RETAIL/PACKAGED FOOD < 50 SQ FT $173.00 $188.00
1042 RETAIL/PACKAGED FOOD 51 - 2000 SQ FT $360.00 $375.00
1043 RETAIL FOOD/PACKAGED FOOD > 2000 SQ FT $510.00 $525.00
1044 WHOLESALE FOOD DISTRIBUTOR $385.00 $400.00
1045 FOOD WAREHOUSE $385.00 $400.00
1047 FOOD WAREHOUSE - NON PROFIT (E.G. FOOD BANK) $0.00 $0.00
1048 DRINK DISPENSER PERMIT (ONLY IN COMBINATION WITH A RETAIL PERMIT) $133.00 $148.00
COMMISSARY/MOBILES 1051-1060
1051 CATERING OR COMMISSARY $672.00 $687.00
1052 CATERING VEHICLE $97.00 $112.00
1053 MOBILE: FOOD PEDDLER OPEN FOOD LIMITED ITEMS $592.00 $607.00
1054 MOBILE: FOOD PEDDLER (FOOD PREPARATION UNITS - MULTIPLE ITEMS) $702.00 $717.00
1055 MOBILE: FOOD UNIT - PREPACKAGED FOODS ONLY $166.00 $181.00
WATER/ICE SERVICES 1061-1070
1061 BOTTLED WATER PLANT $540.00 $555.00
1062 WATER DISPENSING MACHINE (EACH) $89.00 $104.00
1063 ICE MANUFACTURING PLANT $540.00 $555.00
WATER/ICE SERVICES 1061-1070
1071 TEMPORARY FOOD SERVICE $108.00  
  <7 days notice additional fee $50.00 $65.00
1072 TEMPORARY FOOD SERVICE (NON-PROFIT OR TAX EXEMPT) $54.00  
  <7 days notice additional fee $25.00 $35.00
1073 TEMPORARY RETAIL FOOD $96.00  
1074 TEMPORARY RETAIL FOOD (NON-PROFIT OR TAX EXEMPT) $48.00  
1075 COOK OFF UP TO 20 PARTICIPANTS $108.00  
  EACH ADDITIONAL PARTICIPANT $5.00 $5.00
  <7 days notice additional fee $50.00 $65.00
1076 COOK OFF UP TO 20 PARTICIPANTS (NON-PROFIT OR TAX EXEMPT) $54.00  
  EACH ADDITIONAL PARTICIPANT $2.50 $2.50
  <7 days notice additional fee $25.00 $35.00
1077 SAMPLING PERMIT (non-potentially hazardous prepackaged food items only) $89.00  
1078 ANNUAL TEMPORARY FOOD SERVICE $293.00  
1079 ANNUAL TEMPORARY FOOD SERVICE (NON-PROFIT OR TAX EXEMPT) $147.00  

Note A: Sampling permits apply only to those vendors offering samples of non-potentially hazardous prepackaged food items. If the food items are prepared  onsite and packaged, the full temporary event permit fee will apply.

Note B: Non-profit/tax exempt permits apply only to those organizations that are not "for-profit" businesses or entities. Proof of non-profit or tax exempt status must be shown at the time of application.

Note C: The temporary event permit is issued in conjunction with a community event and is valid only for the permittee/booth and event, no more than 14 consecutive days, for which it is issued. For fundraising purposes only, a non-profit group may obtain up to 4 temporary event permits per year (aside from regularly scheduled community events e.g. County Fair, Andy Devine Days, Cornfest, Taste of Lake Havasu, etc.)

Effective June 1, 2026